Why Climate Defenders Shouldn't Fear Trump

Why Climate Defenders Shouldn't Fear Trump

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The video discusses the complexities of energy policy, focusing on existing laws, market forces, and the transition from coal to natural gas. It highlights the role of subsidies in renewable energy adoption and the challenges in meeting greenhouse gas reduction targets. The discussion also covers the impact of market forces on energy production and the importance of consumer and business actions in reducing carbon footprints.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main challenges in changing existing energy policies?

Insufficient market demand

Lack of bipartisan support

Complexity of existing laws

High cost of implementation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been a significant factor in the displacement of coal by natural gas?

Government subsidies

Environmental regulations

Technological innovations in shale gas

Increased coal prices

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How might the expiration of subsidies affect renewable energy adoption?

It will make renewable energy less competitive

It will halt all renewable energy projects

It will have no impact on renewable energy

It will increase the cost of natural gas

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is a key factor that could help renewable energy sources compete with natural gas?

Public protests against natural gas

Decreasing costs of renewable energy

Rising natural gas prices

Increasing government regulations

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major challenge for the U.S. in meeting its Paris Agreement targets?

Decreasing natural gas prices

Insufficient federal policies

Lack of consumer interest

High cost of renewable energy

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company recently achieved 100% renewable energy parity?

Apple

Facebook

Amazon

Google

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do consumers play in the shift towards renewable energy?

They demand more energy-efficient products

They prefer traditional energy sources

They have no significant impact

They increase the cost of renewable energy